Arkansas
The Christmas season begins with a tree lighting ceremony
By 
Editor-in-Chief
Monette, Arkansas – People are starting to get into the Christmas mood now that Thanksgiving has passed, and in Monette, the festivities began on Sunday night.
On November 26, the city had a tree-lighting event during which local churches presented a nativity scenario acted out by kids. Christmas music, hot chocolate, and much more were present.
According to Mayor Bob Blankenship, locals attach particular significance to occasions like this.
“Well, it is just a group of people coming together that want to celebrate not just the festive time and the bright lights but celebrate the time of our lord and savior being born this time of year,” he said.
According to Blankenship, their small community enjoys decorating the main strip with lights over the holidays to create a joyful atmosphere.
-
Local News5 days agoFormer publisher of National Enquirer reveals 2018 hush money discussions with Governor Sanders
-
Local News2 weeks agoApplications for the fifth cohort of the Women’s Economic Mobility Hub are being accepted
-
Local News2 weeks agoOpvee, an additional opioid overdose reversal medication, helps in the fight against the opioid crisis
-
Local News2 weeks agoSen. Cotton: During the Malinowski raid, ATF officers were not wearing body cameras
-
Local News2 weeks agoArkansas State Capitol passes resolutions on cryptocurrencies
-
Local News2 weeks agoDavid Pryor, an 89-year-old former senator and governor of Arkansas, passed away
-
Local News1 week agoAn Arkansas native uses children’s literature to embrace uniqueness and encourage dreams
-
Local News2 weeks agoSen. Cotton: During the Malinowski raid, ATF officers were not wearing body cameras
Leave a Reply